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| - Investigate Acropolis Ruins. Jack Archer: By Zeus, that guy on the stone pillar was literally stabbed in the back! Jack: You’re right, , every time we cross the path of the Promethians, someone ends up dead! Could they be involved in this murder, too? Jack: Anyway, you don’t need to fear the Promethians while you’re with me: I’ve already identified the victim! His name is Demetrios Metaxas. Jack: Oh, I know him from TV. Metaxas is the Greek finance minister. He’s often in the news because of the economic crisis. Jack: And now, the crisis just got personal for Metaxas! Jack: , what are you looking at? Come on, we have to act before this murder hits the news! Jack: Ah, I know: you never leave a crime scene before collecting clues! And that stone has the victim’s name on it! I’ll get the vacuum out, so we can read the rest! Jack: You think that torn paper is a clue, too? Alright, , I think I’ve mentored you enough. I’ll let you restore it! Ask the lady in the mask who she is. Jack: Take off that mask, lady. We’re the- The Oracle: I know who you are. You are with the Bureau. Jack: Ugh, , how on earth does she know that? Have we been ambushed by… the Greek counter-intelligence? The Oracle: Nah, it’s obvious from your foreign accent and patronizing attitude. And the finance minister’s been murdered. Simple logic, no clairvoyance necessary. Jack: So you know about Metaxas’ assassination! What else do you know? If you’re so smart, tell us who killed the minister! The Oracle: I don’t concern myself with the past. I only look into the future. You’ll catch the killer, , but terrible things will happen. I see chariots of fire… shrieking Harpies… Zeus’ lightning! Jack: And I see a courtroom in YOUR future! We’ll be back for you, crazy lady – but I’m sure you already know that! Examine File. Jack: What did you find in that folder you picked up in the cave, ? Some financial documents, about the crisis? Jack: There was something else in the folder, too? Oh, a sticky note! It says “emergency meeting with Demetrios today”! Jack: So, the minister had a meeting with somebody before he was killed! This note could lead us to the last person who spoke to Metaxas! Jack: You think you can find out who wrote this note by identifying the handwriting? Smart idea, , but what are you going to compare the sample to? Jack: You’re right, these documents are all finance-related, so the note must have been written by somebody in the Ministry! This narrows down the list of samples to check! Let’s do it, then! Examine Handwriting. Jack: So you’ve identified the handwriting on the sticky note you found among the financial documents, ! It was written by a certain Nikolaos Costas! Jack: And you’ve confirmed Costas worked with Metaxas in the Ministry of Finance. He was the victim’s economic advisor. Not bad! Jack: So, this Costas is an insider in the Ministry! Let’s see what he can tell us about the victim! Talk to Nikolaos Costas about his meeting with the victim. Nikolaos: Who are you? Have you brought coffee? I’ve not slept for days and the numbers still don’t add up! And where’s the minister? Jack: The minister is dead, Mr Costas. He was assassinated on the Acropolis, is in charge of the investigation. Nikolaos: Metaxas is dead?! You’re joking! He can’t afford to die now, the country’s too broke! I should know, I’m his economic advisor! Jack: Well, murder’s cheap, Mr Costas. Anyway, ’s discovered this note you’d written to the minister. Did you speak to Metaxas last night? Nikolaos: No, he never showed up! I was here, crunching the numbers and tearing my hair out! It’s a disaster, ! And now I’m all alone! Analyze Green Crumbs. Lars: Hello, ! Did you know the ancient Greeks knew 27 different kinds of psychoactive plants? Jack: And I bet you’ve smoked all of them, Lars! Jack: Sorry, … back to work! What about the green crumbs collected from the dagger we found in the cave? Lars: First, the blood matches the victim’s blood type. Jack: That means the dagger is your murder weapon, ! Good job! Lars: But the interesting thing is those green particles in the blood you collected, . It’s olives. Lars: It’s quite clear that before stabbing Metaxas, the killer used the dagger to cut up olives! Jack: Time to turn up the heat on this killer who eats olives, ! Talk to Penelope the Rebel about the anti-government protests. Penelope: Who are you? The secret service? Are you here to abuse my human rights? Jack: We’re with the Bureau. is here to manage a delicate political situation. The finance minister was assassinated. Penelope: Metaxas is dead? Excellent news! Let the revolution begin! Jack: Penelope, we know you organized violent protests against Metaxas. You might want to lay low for a while. Penelope: You don’t understand, ! Metaxas ruined the lives of hard-working Greeks! Penelope: He sold the country to greedy bankers, who eat unemployed babies for breakfast! And you want me to shut up about it?! Jack: Well, if you feel so strongly about your country, Miss Penelope, you can always talk to us. Here’s my card. We’re listening! Penelope: Shove up your card where the sun don’t shine, Mister! You and your Bureau, you’re part of the establishment, too! Autopsy Victim's Body. Angela: Hello, . May I borrow Archer for a demonstration? I want to show you how the victim sustained the stab wound in the back. Jack: Can’t you explain it to us without stabbing me with that scalpel, Angela? Angela: It’s less informative that way, but I can try. The entry wound shows the minister was stabbed in the back with a sharp blade. Angela: The blade cut through the thoracic spine. The victim was paralyzed, and bled to death. Jack: Hah! A classic case of a homicidal stab wound. Armand: A classic case indeed, mes amis! In more than one sense of the word! Armand: Permit me, Madame Douglas, to take back to ancient Greece for a moment. The victim was found on the Acropolis, laid out on a broken pillar, n’est-ce pas? Jack: Hmm… you think the body’s position at the crime scene has a special significance, Dupont? Armand: A public figure, laid out dead on the Acropolis! Evidemment, it’s significant! I checked the Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology… Armand: … and found the legend of King Agamemnon! A hero of the Trojan War, who was betrayed, stabbed in the back, and displayed for all to see! Like your victim. Armand: Metaxas and Agamemnon were both great leaders who tried to save Greece. The question is, who betrayed the minister? Jack: Well, if you believe the murder evokes a well-known myth, then we already know the killer knows Greek mythology! Jack: Alright, I’m sure it’s not all Greek to ! Let’s solve this mystery!
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